Contracts & procurement in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
4,628 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Nantucket County, MA (205)
- Somerset, MA (94)
- Dartmouth, MA (90)
- Wellesley, MA (86)
- Dighton, MA (81)
- Hingham, MA (76)
- Harwich, MA (72)
- Westborough, MA (68)
- Hudson, MA (68)
- Milford, MA (65)
- Springfield, MA (62)
- Methuen, MA (59)
Latest matching meetings
Select Board to hold executive session for nonunion contract negotiations
The Monson Select Board will meet in executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. The board will vote to enter the session and will not return to open session afterward.
Select Board to close warrant and enter executive session for contract talks
The Monson Select Board will vote to close the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 26, 2026, and then enter executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Jennifer Wolowicz. The board will not return to open session after the executive session.
Westford Housing Authority to approve FY2027 budget and change orders
The Westford Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve financial reports, the FY2027 budget, and warrants/payments. They will also consider two change orders for a project (FISH #330046) and discuss affordable housing and other business.
School committee meets; executive session on collective bargaining
The Northeast Metro Tech School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive action listed is an executive session on collective bargaining, which is required and closed to the public. Other items include approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, and various…
Sewer relining grant, sludge hauling contract, and budget update on agenda
The Hopedale Water & Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a budget update, a grant application for sewer relining, a sludge hauling contract, a backup issue at 100 Mill Street, and a sewer audit proposal. Old business includes change orders, project updates, and a copper pilot study. The…
Cemetery Commission to discuss mowing contracts, tours, and staffing
The Wilbraham Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss routine operational matters, including finding a new mowing company, updates to the billing contract with Menards Mowing, and coverage of East Wilbraham Cemetery. They will also consider a public walking tour of Adams Cemetery near Halloween, an update on the…
Fire substation committee to vote on budget transfers and change orders
The Charlton Fire Substation Building Committee will meet to review the project budget, consider budget transfers, and vote on change order requests, including Change Order #18 and pending conditional requests. They will also deliberate and vote on contractor payment requisition #17. The meeting is scheduled for…
Verizon ascertainment hearing and school channel funds use on agenda
The Taunton Community Cable Advisory Committee (TCCAC) will hold a required Verizon ascertainment hearing before its regular meeting, and will discuss a request from the Mayor and CFO to use educational channel capital funds for improvements to the former Coyle & Cassidy High School at 2 Hamilton St. The committee…
Select Board to continue dangerous dog hearing for Ryder
The Sterling Select Board will hold a continuation of a public hearing on an appeal of a dangerous dog determination involving the dog 'Ryder' owned by Joseph and Kathy MacAulay. The board will also consider several action items, including a proposed town by-law amendment, a contract for a Sealer of Weights and…
Seekonk boards to discuss shared services and school finance
The Quad-Board meeting will review collaboration models between the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee, including procurement procedures, reserve fund balances, and maintenance duties. The School Committee will also update on state and local funding considerations and potential supplemental state…
Commission to vote on substation switchgear bid and rescind LNG heater bid
The Middleborough Gas & Electric Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on a bid for the South Middleborough Substation 15kV switchgear assembly, and to consider rescinding a previous bid for an LNG trim heater and generator installation. They will also discuss the General Manager's contract extension and schedule…
Housing Authority to award contracts totaling over $290K
The Methuen Housing Authority will consider awarding several contracts, including a $50,000 drain service contract, a $100,000 legal services contract, and a $79,989 bathroom rehab project. They will also review change orders, approve payments, and discuss a trash/recycling policy and a letter to the city requesting…
School Committee to interview business administrator candidate, vote on warrant articles
The Lunenburg School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a public interview of Derrick Andrews, a candidate for Business Administrator, and a vote on warrant articles for the September 3 Town Meeting. The committee will also review the FY26 year-end budget, approve warrants totaling $396,688.90, and discuss a…
North Dighton Fire District to discuss Superintendent contract in closed session
The North Dighton Fire District Prudential Committee will hold a meeting to discuss administrative matters, including an executive session to negotiate the Superintendent's contract. The meeting is open to the public at 340 Forest St., North Dighton, starting at 10:00 AM.
North Dighton Fire District to discuss Superintendent contract in closed session
The North Dighton Fire District Prudential Committee will hold a meeting on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM in North Dighton. The board plans to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel regarding the Superintendent's contract.
LRA to discuss Carras contract, Canal St bids, and hotel redevelopment
The Lawrence Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a contract review with James Carras, bids for 300 Canal Street, and a possible amendment to Urban Renewal Plan boundaries for a hotel proposal. The board will also consider an acting deputy director…
Attleboro commission to approve $1M+ in PFAS plant payments
The Municipal Building Commission will vote on approving invoices totaling about $1,046,510 for the Wading River Permanent PFAS Treatment Plant Project, covering construction, engineering, and project management services. They will also review the change order log and receive a project financial update from the Budget…
Cemetery Commission to review family request and gate follow-up
The Arlington Cemetery Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a letter from the Paras family, along with follow-ups on front gates and a request for proposals (RFP). The agenda also includes new business and a review of monthly numbers. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
Youth Commission to discuss AYFS contract and budget
The Auburn Youth Commission will meet to discuss the Auburn Youth and Family Services (AYFS) contract and budget. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
Committee reviews job openings, bid projects, and updates Equal Opportunity Plan
The Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes and review current job openings and bid projects. The primary substantive item is an update to the Equal Opportunity Plan. No specific dollar amounts, street names, or detailed policy changes are listed in the agenda.
Budget Advisory Group to review efficiency RFP
The Dartmouth Budget Advisory Group is meeting to review a Request for Proposals (RFP) related to efficiency, discuss future meeting topics, and approve any available minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the efficiency RFP review.
Select Board to appoint Town Manager Search Committee, weigh 3 warrant articles
The Westford Select Board will consider appointing a 7-member Town Manager Search Committee from 20 applicants, hear requests to place three articles on the October 26, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant (a specialized energy code bylaw, PFAS settlement fund allocation, and an additional liquor license), and receive…
Select Board meets Sept 8 to discuss Peck Lane development and easement
The Stoughton Select Board will hold a meeting on September 8, 2026, at The Great Hall, 10 Pearl St., with both in-person and virtual attendance options. The meeting will include a proposal for a flexible development named 'Peck Lane' off Eagle Rock Road, a consent agenda with minutes approval, easement grants, and…
Fire Station Building Committee to vote on vendor contract amendments
The Milton Fire Station Building Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on amendments to vendor contracts for the fire station project. The agenda also includes a chair update, a public comment period, and new business. This is a regular working meeting with no major policy decisions expected.
Select Board to discuss Police Chief contract and FY2028 budget guidance
The Select Board will meet to discuss the Police Chief contract and provide guidance for the FY2028 budget. The agenda also includes updates on the Middleton Municipal Complex and the Council on Aging. Additionally, the board will review the Q4 Quarterly Report from Finance Director Sarah Wood.
Council to vote on $1.6M in fund transfers, data-center moratorium, and surplus auction
The Methuen City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall, Searles Building. The agenda includes votes on three major resolutions: a $1.6 million transfer of funds between budget lines, a temporary moratorium on data centers, and the auctioning of surplus equipment…
Lunenburg Sewer Commission to vote on contract language, privilege fees
The Lunenburg Sewer Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting to vote on several items, including language for a Special Town Meeting article on service and construction contracts, and privilege fee assessments for properties at 786-796 Mass Ave and 67 Pratt St. They will also receive updates on the CTE O&M…
Arts Council to vote on projector purchase and stage curtain policy
The Lakeville Arts Council is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on purchasing a projector and establishing a policy for Center Stage, including curtain use. They will also review festival crafter applications, get updates on All That Glitters, and vote on minutes from previous meetings.
Select Board to vote on police union contracts, Taser deal, and school roof debt exclusions
The Hingham Select Board will consider several significant items, including potential votes to sign collective bargaining agreements with two police unions and an agreement with Axon Enterprise for Taser equipment and training. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on placing debt exclusion questions for…
School Building Committee to review MSBA project updates, contracts
The Hingham School Building Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and potentially act on updates for the Plymouth River Elementary and South Elementary MSBA projects, including the schematic design submission, budget, and next steps. They will also review and potentially approve an extended structural evaluation…
Freetown COA/Library Building Committee meets to review design, contracts, budget
The Council on Aging/Library Community Building Committee is meeting to review and potentially vote on design updates, communication outreach, and other project matters. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, discussing committee membership, contract status, and budget updates. The meeting is being held…
Select Board to discuss solar farm on Wareham Street, fire chief contract
The Carver Select Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on litigation and contract negotiations, followed by public comment and several action items. Key decisions include a revised contract for Fire Chief Eric Germaine, a possible vote on declassifying land at 0 Wareham Street for a solar farm…
Select Board to appoint new member, discuss GIZ changes and fire station
The Bourne Select Board will hold joint meetings with the School Committee and Planning Board to appoint new members, discuss Growth Incentive Zone changes and development in Buzzards Bay, and consider future use of the former Police Station on Main Street. They will also receive a briefing on a boat fire at Monument…
School Committee to vote on contracts, strategic plan, superintendent pay
The Acushnet School Committee will vote on contracts with the Acushnet Youth Soccer Association and the Acushnet-Fairhaven Basketball League, adopt the Strategic Plan 2026-2031, and vote on the superintendent's performance-based pay. The meeting also includes presentations on the FMS Mini Band Camp, the Champions…
Airport Commission to review terminal project, fuel farm, and FY28 budget
The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission is meeting to review and approve the agenda, draft minutes, and a warrant, followed by public comment. They will discuss pending leases and contracts, including the Terminal Optimization Project, a fuel subcommittee update, and airport website development. The commission will…
Lunenburg Council on Aging to discuss town report, honorees, vendors
The Lunenburg Council on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business and several updates, including a possible entry in the Town Report, the September Honorees Program, and a vendor policy. The board will also hear reports on finances, bylaws, the October tea party, parking lot, and hospital updates. This is a…
Committee to discuss police body cameras and ethics procurement petitions
The Legislative Matters Committee will consider two voter petitions requesting public hearings on police body-worn cameras and a proposed ethical procurement ordinance, as well as a request from the Davis Square Neighborhood Council for formal recognition. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its…
Kingston Selectmen to vote on police chief, entertainment licenses, and road closures
The Kingston Board of Selectmen will meet on September 8, 2026, to review and potentially vote on several key items, including the police chief, entertainment licenses, and public way designations. The meeting will also include discussions on contracts, tax title properties, and town events like the 300th anniversary…
Council to vote on police contract extension, zoning changes for daycares and signs
The Monroe Common Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on in-home daycare zoning and historic sign regulations, set a hearing for a comprehensive plan amendment, and vote on a one-year WPPA police contract extension with a wage increase. The agenda also includes routine items like licenses…
Westborough Select Board to hold closed-door strategy session on September 3, 2026
The Westborough Select Board will convene a remote meeting on September 3, 2026, with an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel and approve prior executive session minutes. The public may attend remotely via Microsoft Teams.